Virginia History Module 1-2
The Virginia House of Burgesses was established by the...
"Great" Charter of 1618
The Virginia state motto is what?
"Sic Semper Tyrannis"
What is the Virginia state motto?
"Sic Semper Tyrannis"
"Sic Semper Tyrannis" means _____________.
"Thus always to tyrants"
Put the following changes in Virginia's governmental structure in chronological order: joint-stock company - commercial venture royal colony commonwealth
1 2 3
How many Virginia Native American tribes are recognized by the state today?
11
According to the 2013 census, Virginia is the _________ largest state.
12th
In 1607, Chief Powhatan had political influence over ______________ people.
15,000
In __________, the English arrived in Virginia with 144 settlers.
1607
In what year did the first House of Burgesses meet?
1619
The first Africans arrived in Virginia in ____.
1619
When did the first Africans arrive in Jamestown?
1619
In ______, King James revoked the Virginia Company's charter and made Virginia a royal colony.
1624
Put the following changes in Virginia's governmental structure in chronological order:
1:joint stock company - commercial venture 2:royal colony 3:commonwealth
By 1700, Blacks represented what percentage of the total population in Virginia?
28%
When Jamestown was founded there were _____ major Native American people groups living in Virginia.
3
When Jamestown was founded, there was/were _____ Native American people groups living in Virginia.
3
Virginia is divided into ____ distinct geographical regions.
5
Virginia is divided into _____ distinct regions.
5
Match the regions on the map.
5-Coastal Plain 4--Piedmont 3--Blue Ridge 2--Valley and Ridge 1--Appalachian Plateau
The headright system gave ______ acres to anyone who paid his own way for passage to Virginia and an additional ______acres for each settler he brought over.
50/50
Since 1776, Virginia has been governed by _____ separate constitutions.
7
How many presidents have been Virginians?
8
Virginia has been the birthplace of _______ presidents.
8
Match the following Virginia Constitutions to their provisions: A. expanded suffrage beyond landowners B. aligned Virginia's laws to federal legislation and court decisions ?: C. established the Virginia General Assembly D. eliminated property requirement for voting entirely E. established Virginia's first public school system F. established poll taxes and literacy tests for voting
A. Constitution of 1830 B. Constitution of 1971 ?: C. Constitution of 1776 D. Constitution of 1851 E. Constitution of 1870 F. Constitution of 1902
Match the Native American people group with its primary area of occupation:
Algonquian: Coastal Plains Siouan: Piedmont and Blue Ridge Iroquoian: Western and Southeast Virginia
Thomas Mathew mentions three natural phenomena which were viewed as "ominous presages" of disastrous events. What where they?
An enormous flock of pigeons migrated through the area. A comet was seen in the sky. Large flies emerged from the ground and ate up the plants for a month.
The two primary participants in the French and Indian War were ______ and ______.
Answer 1:France Answer 2:Great Britain
Great Britain found themselves enormously _________, but also in enormous ______due to the war.
Answer 1:powerful Answer 2:debt
Captain John Smith's discipline included the idea of if a man doesn't , he shouldn't .
Answer 1:work Answer 2:eat
Of the distinct regions of Virginia, which is the smallest?
Appalachian Plateau
The transition from indentured servitude to slavery as a source of labor was a primary result of _________ ___________.
Bacon's Rebellion
The English Civil War brought a large number of wealthy refugees to Virginia. These people were known as ___________.
Cavaliers
The English Civil War resulted in the death of King ____________.
Charles
Which English king increased the power of the House of Burgesses in 1639?
Charles I
The English Civil War resulted in the death of _____________.
Charles I.
The _______________________ was the dominant church in Virginia in the Colonial period
Church of England
What was the dominant church in Virginia in the Colonial period?
Church of England
What was the dominant church in Virginia in the colonial period?
Church of England
Which of the following is NOT true as a result of the establishment of the Church of England as the official church of the Virginia colony?
Citizens were required to give to charity.
Which of Virginia's regions is the most populous?
Coastal Plain
In 1776, Virginia declared itself a ___________________.
Commonwealth
Match the following Virginia Constitutions to their provisions: established the Virginia General Assembly expanded suffrage beyond landowners eliminated property requirement for voting entirely established Virginia's first public school system established poll taxes and literacy tests for voting aligned Virginia's laws to federal legislation and court decisions
Constitution of 1776 Constitution of 1830 Constitution of 1851 Constitution of 1870 Constitution of 1902 Constitution of 1971
Select the correct labor system for each of the following characteristics:
Contract entered willingly: Indentured Servitude African captives: Slavery Virtually no hope of receiving freedom: Slavery Promised freedom at end of contract: Indentured Servitude Brought against their will: Slavery Usually white men and women: Indentured Servitude
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 states that border Virginia?
Delaware
What was Spanish name of the Native American who helped establish a Spanish camp in Virginia in 1570 and then betrayed them?
Don Luis de Velasco
What was Spanish name of the Native American who helped establish a base camp in Virginia in 1570?
Don Luis de Velasco
In 1607, the ______ arrived in Virginia with 144 settlers.
English
Virginia was the first permanent _____________ settlement in the New World.
English
The ______ ______ separates the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont, and is one of Virginia's most important geographical features.
Fall Line
The ________ ________ is one of Virginia's most important geographical features.
Fall Line
From north to south Virginia's four major rivers are...
First:Potomac Second:Rappahannock Third:York Fourth:James
Washington and his men built a fort and named it ____________________.
Fort Necessity
The College of William and Mary educated many of America's ____________________.
Founding Fathers
The Great Charter authorized a representative assembly called the _______________________ to govern the Virginia colony.
General Assembly
What future Founding Father played a key role in the early stages of the French and Indian War?
George Washington
The ___________ _______________ authorized a representative assembly to govern the Virginia colony.
Great Charter
What is the only college in America older than William & Mary?
Harvard
The _________________ _____ _________________ was the representative body created under the Great Charter.
House of Burgesses
What was significant about the marriage of John Rolfe and Pocahontas?
It inaugurated a period of peace and goodwill.
What is significant about the Cumberland Gap?
It was an important route for westward expansion.
In 1624, King ______________ revoked the Virginia Company's charter and in 1625 made Virginia a royal colony.
James
In 1624, King _______ revoked the Virginia Company's charter and in 1625 King ______ made Virginia a royal colony.
James Charles
During Bacon's Rebellion, the capital city of ____________________ was burned.
Jamestown
The marriage of Pocahontas to __________ ____________ ended the first Anglo-Powhatan War.
John Rolfe
This man is known for developing tobacco as an important Virginia crop.
John Rolfe
Which states share a border with Virginia?
Maryland Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina West Virginia
This is the highest mountain peak in Virginia.
Mount Rogers
Which of the following are recognized tribes in Virginia today? (choose all that apply)
Nansemond Monacan Chickahominy Nottoway Pamunkey Mattaponi
In 1676, ______________ ____________ led a rebellion against the government of Virginia.
Nathaniel Bacon
The French and Indian War became a conflict over dominance in _______ _________.
North America
Who was the chief who led the attack against the colonists in 1622?
Opechancanough
Which of Virginia's regions is the largest?
Piedmont
The most dominant Algonquin tribe was the ___________.
Powhatan
The most dominant Algonquin tribe was the...
Powhatan
The Council of State, in addition to representing the king's wishes and advising the governor, were to serve as the ______________ ______________.
Quarter Court
The first English attempt to colonize the Americas was at _________.
Roanoke Island
The first English attempt to colonize the Americas was at _____________ ______________.
Roanoke Island
The French and Indian War was part of the _______________.
Seven Years' War
The three major people groups (people with a common language) in Virginia in the seventeenth century were the...
Siouan Algonquian Iroquoian
Who was the first governor of Virginia?
Sir George Yeardley
Who financed the settlement attempt at Roanoke Island?
Sir Walter Raleigh
Named royal governor in 1641, _________________ was one of the most powerful personalities in Virginia history.
Sir William Berkeley
Which country was NOT a primary participant in the French and Indian War?
Spain
What is the first reason Raleigh lists for colonizing the New World in his patent?
Spreading Christianity
The winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown is known as the _____________ ___________.
Starving Time
What changed the system of land ownership in Virginia so that wealthy people could hold large plots of land?
The "Great Charter" of 1618
Match each region of Virginia with the correct fact.
The Coastal Plain: Most populous region Piedmont: Largest region The Blue Ridge: Home of Shenandoah National Park The Valley and Ridge: Known for the agricultural riches of the Shenandoah Valley Appalachian Plateau: Smallest region
The General Assembly is also called ________.
The House of Burgesses
What difficulties did the settlers encounter at Jamestown? (check all that apply)
The Powhatan Indians attacked. Their supplies quickly dwindled. Diseases spread quickly.
Who established and governed Virginia from 1609 to 1624?
The Virginia Company
The Virginia state flag was established by...
The Virginia Convention of 1776
Which of the following is true of the General Assembly as created in Jamestown? (choose all that apply)
The primary purpose was to advise the governor. It was a representative body.
What difficulties did the settlers encounter at Jamestown? (choose all that apply)
Their supplies quickly dwindled. The Powhatan Indians attacked. Diseases spread quickly.
How did the General Assembly react to Opechancanough's complaints in 1619?
They restricted trade with the Natives and limited the number of tobacco plants that could be planted.
Why did the Spanish abandon colonization efforts in Virginia?
They were betrayed and massacred in 1571.
Virginians justified using African slave labor because ____________. (choose all that apply)
They were of a different race. They were already enslaved.
Who was the military officer who arrived in 1610 to turn the fortunes of the Jamestown colony?
Thomas West, Baron De La Warr
True or False? The General Assembly as created at Jamestown served to advise the governor.
True
True or False? The Virginia Company founded the colony of Virginia in 1609 and governed it until 1624.
True
At the beginning of the French and Indian War, what colony claimed most of the territory in the Ohio River Valley?
Virginia
The three peninsulas of Virginia are the following:
Virginia (Southern) Northern Middle
The _______________ ______________ of 1776 established the official state flag of Virginia.
Virginia Convention
Which of the following is true of Virginia under Sir William Berkeley? (choose all that apply)
Virginia began the shift from indentured servitude to slavery. He wanted to diversify the economy of Virginia. Virginia became more autonomous during the English Civil War.
The College of _______________ ______ ________________ was established in 1693 in Williamsburg.
William and Mary
In 1699, Virginia's capital moved from Jamestown to ____________.
Williamsburg
In 1699, Virginia's capital moved from Jamestown to ______________.
Williamsburg
Name Virginia's four major rivers.
York, Potomac, Rappahannock, James
In one sentence, explain the primary result of Bacon's Rebellion.
Your Answer: Bacon's Rebellion brought transition from indentured servitude to slavery as a source of labor.
During the English Commonwealth Period, who was Virginia under the authority of?
Your Answer: King Charles
In one sentence, describe what the headright system did.
Your Answer: The headright system helped establish indentured servitude in Virginia.
How did the members of the Constitutional Convention of 1902 ensure the disenfranchisement of African Americans without violating the Fifteenth Amendment?
Your Answer: They instituted poll taxes, literacy tests, and understanding requirements for all voters.
Why did the capital city of Richmond begin?
as a trading town for ships bringing goods up the James
Because the Church of England was the established church, Virginians were required to _____________. (choose all that apply)
attend services support its ministers by paying taxes
Why was the use of the joint-stock model important?
because it spread the risk of failure across more people
According to the book Old Dominion, New Commonwealth, why did Virginia lose its influence in the nineteenth century?
because of its alliance with the losing side of the Civil War
According to the lesson, Pocahontas' rescue of John Smith was probably __________.
ceremonial.
What is the primary industry of the Appalachian Plateau?
coal mining
Most Native Americans considered land property in a ______________ way.
communal
What is one of the reasons that the king decide to revoke the Virginia Company's charter in 1624?
complaints that the investors were not seeing dividends
Most conflict between Native Americans and the Jamestown setters came because they failed to understand one another's ____________
culture
In the early years, Virginia colonists experienced especially high _________________ rates.
death
The French and Indian War became a conflict over ________________.
dominance in North America
The French and Indian war became a conflict over ___________.
dominance over North America
Match the following Virginia Constitutions to their provisions:
established the Virginia General Assembly: Constitution of 1776 expanded suffrage beyond landowners: Constitution of 1830 eliminated property requirement for voting entirely: Constitution of 1851 established Virginia's first public school system: Constitution of 1870 established poll taxes and literacy tests for voting: Constitution of 1902 aligned Virginia's laws to federal legislation and court decisions: Constitution of 1971
True or False? Captain John Smith was the military officer who arrived in 1610 to turn the fortunes of Jamestown.
false
True or false? The first English settlement in the New World was Jamestown.
false
____________ is the only college in America older than William & Mary.
harvard
Most of the early settlers of Virginia arrived as ___________________________.
indentured servants
The first Africans to arrive in Jamestown could have been ____________. (choose all that apply)
indentured servants slaves
The headright system helped establish ______________ _______________ in Virginia.
indentured servitude
What is not true about the Blue Ridge region?
is the largest of the regions
In colonial Virginia, the governor had the responsibility of... (choose all that apply).
issuing judicial orders signing land patents calling elections
What was the primary result of Bacon's Rebellion?
it brought the transition from indentured servitude to slavery as a source of labor
The book Old Dominion, New Commonwealth, states Virginia lost its influence in the nineteenth century because ____________.
it joined the Confederacy
Which of the following is true of the original Jamestown settlement? (choose all that apply)
it was located in an unhealthy location. Some people were more concerned with finding gold than growing food. it was intermittently attacked by the Powhatan. it was in a good location for defense.
Why did poor whites in Virginia support slavery?
it was the thing that allowed them to remain free
The Virginia Company was important because it was one of the first __________ -___________ companies.
joint-stock
In 1829, Virginia still required this for a citizen to vote.
land ownership
The doctrine of coverture ensured that married women were ___________ their husbands.
legally dependent on
In 1639, King Charles I gave the Virginia General Assembly the sole power to _______.
levy taxes
In 1639, King Charles I gave the Virginia General Assembly the sole power to ____________.
levy taxes
King Charles I gave the Burgesses the right to... (choose all that apply)
levy taxes change laws regulate the church in Virginia form a military
County courts administered by judges appointed by the governor were responsible for ____________. (choose all that apply)
local justice collecting taxes building infrastructure enforcing militia service
The Cherokee tribe was unique in that __________.
men and women were equal.
Large piles of oyster shells discarded by early Native Americans are called______________.
middens
The Monacan tribe was known for ____________. (choose all that apply)
mining copper for jewelry intricate woven baskets
Virginia's four major rivers create three peninsulas called _________.
necks
In 1624, King James I revoked the Virginia Company's charter and made Virginia a royal colony because ___________.
of complaints that the investors were not seeing dividends
English settlers tried to establish the same _______________________ system as they had in England.
patriarchal
Most Native American groups had no concept of ___________ property.
private
The Virginia Constitution of 1851 eliminated the ______________ requirement for voting.
property
The 1705 Virginia code regarding slavery named slaves as __________ ______________.
real estate
King Charles I gave the Burgesses the right to do which of the following? (choose all that apply)
regulate the church in Virginia form a military levy taxes change laws
Which of the following are true of the Blue Ridge region of Virginia? (choose all that apply)
relies on tourism and agriculture as primary industries features the Shenandoah National Park Roanoke is the "Capital of the Blue Ridge"
The General Assembly came to serve as a symbol of the desire for ___________ ________________ in America.
representative government
The joint-stock model allowed people to ____________.
share the risk
After 1705, Virginia's economy became based on __________________.
slavery
According to Edmund Morgan, _____and _______grew up together in colonial Virginia.
slavery freedom
Over the course of time, slaves built their own culture, including distinct forms of _________. (choose all that apply)
storytelling music language
The English gave gifts to their _______________, while the Powhatans gave gifts to their inferiors.
superiors
Because the Church of England was the established church, Virginians were required to ___________. (choose all that apply)
support its ministers by paying taxes attend services
Which is the smallest region of Virginia?
the Appalachian Plateau
What is the most important aquatic feature of Virginia's geography?
the Chesapeake Bay
Which of the following conditions contributed to the 1622 Powhatan attack on the Virginia colonists? (choose all that apply)
the death of Pocahontas in 1617 English demands on the natives for food English settlement spreading further onto Native lands the death of Powhatan the English planting tobacco rather than food crops
Once Virginia became a royal colony, who chose the governor and his council?
the king
During the French and Indian War, the Ohio River Valley was ____________.
the territory that caused the conflict
According to Edmund Morgan, the economic system in Virginia had come to see "men as ______________."
things
According to Powhatan tradition, gifts were given to __________.
those who they dominated.
Name three reasons England became interested in establishing colonies under Elizabeth I.
to provide a haven for problematic groups opposed to the Anglican Church. to remedy a shortage of land in England due to primogeniture. to check the growing power of the Spanish.
John Rolfe's primary contribution to the Jamestown colony was ________________ cultivation.
tobacco
The origins of Bacon's Rebellion can be traced to what?
trade disagreements with Native Americans in western Virginia
True or False? Richmond began as a trading town for ships bringing goods up the James River.
true
In spite of promises to the contrary, most indentured servants were forced to become ______________ laborers once their period of service ended.
wage
Until 1619, there were very few English ______________ in Virginia.
women